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England vs Australia, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ENG vs AUS, 2020 - T20 Summary

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2nd T20I, The Rose Bowl, Southampton , Sep 06, 2020
England England
158/4 (18.5/20)
Australia Australia
157/7 (20.0/20)
England beat Australia by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Jos Buttler
    77(54)
AUS 157/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1011-aaron-finch-playerprofile>Aaron Finch</a>
Aaron Finch
40 (33)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 121.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42327-marcus-peter-stoinis-playerprofile>Marcus Stoinis</a>
Marcus Stoinis
35 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 134.61SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Chris Jordan
ECON 10
4
OVERS
40/2
R/W
Bowler
Mark Wood
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/1
R/W
ENG 158/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
77 (54)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 142.59SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42488-dawid-malan-playerprofile>Dawid Malan</a>
Dawid Malan
42 (32)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 131.25SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ashton Agar
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/1
R/W
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So, that's that from the second T20I then. England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series and will look to win the last game as well, to effect a comprehensive whitewash against their arch-rivals. Australia, on the other hand, will want to put their best foot forward and ensure that they win the last game and go into the subsequent ODI series with a strong psychological footing. Who will have it their way? Join us on Tuesday, 8th September 2020 at 1800 Local (1700 GMT) for the third and final T20I. Until then, stay safe and take care!
JOS BUTTLER IS NAMED PLAYER OF THE MATCH! He says that he is happy with his performance and feels opening the batting is the best position to bat in T20 cricket. Like his skipper, he says that Archer set the tone with the ball for them. Praises Malan and Moeen for taking the pressure off during the run chase. Says that seeing the last game, he wanted to stay till the end and take the side home.
Eoin Morgan, England's skipper, says that it was a comprehensive win for them. Feels the batters started well. Praises the bowlers too for bowling well in the first six overs. Says that Jofra set the tone in the first over itself. On the question regarding Buttler continuing to open the batting, Morgan says that they will keep looking for options. On his injured finger, Morgan says that it is a bit sore and that they will have a check in the next couple of days.
Aaron Finch, the Aussie skipper, starts by telling that they were a few runs short but feels they couldn't do much with the ball in the Powerplay. Tells that he read the pitch wrong as the ball seamed a little more than they anticipated. Praises Buttler for the knock and says that he is taking on the good balls and one has to tip their hats off for him sometimes. Tells that they needed wickets at regular intervals and it was always going to be difficult to defend in the last couple of overs. Says that they felt that it might be tough to hit the spinners and hence he gave the over to Zampa but it didn't pay off. On the final game of the series, Finch says that they will try to field their best XI.
Stay tuned as the presentation ceremony is on its way...
Can't really fault the Aussies with the ball much. It would be harsh on them because once Buttler gets going, it would've always been difficult to stop him. They did well to dismiss Bairstow early but they looked clueless against Malan and Buttler. That partnership alone stole the initial momentum away from the visitors. Agar was good with the ball with 2 wickets to his name and Starc bowled well too. Zampa looked very out of touch with the ball and was hammered to all parts of the park by the English batters. The Australian bowlers though would feel that had some more runs been on the board, they could have defended better and one cannot discount that feeling.
England lost Bairstow early on but the second wicket partnership between Buttler and Malan more than sealed the game in their favour. And needless to add, the hosts have Buttler to thank for the victory as he stayed right till the end, hitting the winning runs as well. He lost Banton and then his skipper at the other end, but he held on to his end firmly. And then later, Moeen did well to strike a couple of blows to bring the Three Lions on the threshold of a victory.
Sensational run chase from England, unlike the Aussies who stuttered in the last game. It looked like we might be seeing some drama towards the end but Moeen's blow in the 19th over early on meant that the drama never happened and England cruised home quite easily. Fitting end in the end as it was Buttler who smoked a massive six to seal the match and the series.
18.5
6
Adam Zampa To Jos Buttler
SIX! Here's that hit and it comes off the willow of Buttler. What a strike to win the game. Tossed up around off, Buttler dances down the track and hammers it deep into the stands over long on. That went way back. ENGLAND WIN BY 6 WIICKETS AND THEY TAKE A 2-0 LEAD IN THIS 3-MATCH SERIES.
18.4
1
Adam Zampa To Moeen Ali
Now eases a run through the cover region. England just a hit away!
18.3
4
Adam Zampa To Moeen Ali
FOUR! Driven up and over! 10 from 2 and he takes England closer to the victory! Full and outside off, He hammers it over extra cover and fetches another boundary.
18.2
6
Adam Zampa To Moeen Ali
SIX! That is a body blow from Moeen. This will settle the nerves in the English camp! Tossed up and around off, Ali skips down the track and powers it over long off for a huge six.
18.1
1
Adam Zampa To Jos Buttler
Shortish and just around off, Buttler goes back and punches it to deep cover for a run.
Over 18 : 140/4
5 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
J. Buttler
70 (52)
M. Ali
2 (3)
A. Agar
4-0-27-2
17.6
1
Ashton Agar To Jos Buttler
Single to end the over! Full and around off, Buttler pushes it towards long off for a single. 18 needed in the final 2 overs. Agar finishes with 2/27 from his 4 overs. Excellent bit of bowling this from him!
17.5
1
Ashton Agar To Moeen Ali
Darts this around off, Ali pushes it towards short third man and takes a quick run.
17.4
0
Ashton Agar To Moeen Ali
Fires this around off, Moeen comes down the track and then works it towards the mid-wicket fielder.
17.3
1
Ashton Agar To Jos Buttler
On middle, Buttler eases a run through mid-wickert.
17.2
1
Ashton Agar To Moeen Ali
Shortish and around off, Moeen goes back and taps it towards deep point to open his account.
17.1
1
Ashton Agar To Jos Buttler
Shortish and around off, pushed through point for a run.
Over 17 : 135/4
10 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 016.5
  • W 16.6
E. Morgan
7 (6)
J. Buttler
67 (49)
A. Zampa
3-0-24-1
16.6
W
Adam Zampa To Eoin Morgan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! No need to review this one! Excellent catch by Maxwell. Zampa tosses this outside off on a fuller length, Morgan makes room and looks to clear the extra cover fielder. However, Maxwell there, times his jump to perfection and takes a sharp catch. Sharp because it was it really hard by Morgan. 23 needed in last 3.
16.5
0
Adam Zampa To Eoin Morgan
NOT OUT! Just a gamble from Finch and Australia. A gamble out of desperation and it does not yield what they wanted. Australia had a false sense of hope that that would turn their way - but it was not to be. The ball lands outside off and comes back in as Morgan looked to sweep that. He misses though and gets rapped on the pads. Australia appeal but it is not entertained. So, they take it upstairs but learn the hard way that the on-field call was the right one.
Review time! The English skipper is the man in question for a LBW! Finch takes the review and let's see how it goes. In comes Ultra Edge and it shows that the batsman did not nick that, Ok, so, what does Ball Tracker have to say? Impact is Umpire's call and it was missing off. So Morgan stays!
16.4
4
Adam Zampa To Eoin Morgan
FOUR! Skipper joins the party now! It's all easy for England at the moment. Full and around off, Morgan slams it over mid off and gets his first boundary.
16.3
1
Adam Zampa To Jos Buttler
Full and on the pads, Buttler calmly flicks it towards deep square leg for a run.
16.2
4
Adam Zampa To Jos Buttler
FOUR! Buttler, all power there! Flatter ball outside off, he punches this firmly off the back foot past covers for a boundary.
16.1
1
Adam Zampa To Eoin Morgan
Morgan looks to reverse sweep but cannot time it the way he wants. It goes to point and he takes a single.
Adam Zampa is back in the attack. His figures: 2-0-14-0.
Over 16 : 125/3
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • W 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
J. Buttler
62 (47)
E. Morgan
2 (2)
A. Agar
3-0-22-2
15.6
0
Ashton Agar To Jos Buttler
Dot to end! An excellent over from Agar. 4 runs and wicket from it. Agar darts one on the pads, Buttler looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pad. He thinks for the run but Morgan sends him back.
15.5
1
Ashton Agar To Eoin Morgan
Tossed up on middle, Morgan tucks it towards square leg and gets to the other end.
15.4
1
Ashton Agar To Jos Buttler
Full and on middle, flicked for a run to long on by Buttler.
Full Commentary
18 OV
5 Runs
A. Agar to J. Buttler M. Ali
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
10 Runs
A. Zampa to E. Morgan J. Buttler
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 016.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
4 Runs
A. Agar to J. Buttler T. Banton E. Morgan
  • 115.1
  • W 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
6 Runs
M. Starc to J. Buttler T. Banton
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 1 WD 14.4
  • 1 LB 14.4
  • 214.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
A. Agar to J. Buttler D. Malan T. Banton
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
11 Runs
P. Cummins to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
A. Agar to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
12 Runs
K. Richardson to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 210.3
  • 210.4
  • 410.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
10 Runs
A. Zampa to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 49.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
11 Runs
G. Maxwell to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 48.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
A. Zampa to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
G. Maxwell to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 26.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
7 Runs
P. Cummins to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
M. Starc to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
7 Runs
K. Richardson to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
9 Runs
M. Starc to J. Bairstow D. Malan
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
6 Runs
P. Cummins to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
M. Starc to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 4 LB 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue The Rose Bowl, Southampton
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat Australia by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Jos Buttler
  • Umpire Mike Burns (ENG), David Millns (ENG) and Martin Saggers (ENG)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Australia 150/5 in 19.4 overs
  • Australia 100/5 in 14.5 overs
  • Australia 50/3 in 7.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (6.3 ovs): ENG against A Finch (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, AUS: 1)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 39/3
  • Referral 1 (0.3 ovs): D Warner against ENG (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 1)
  • England 151/1 in 18.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (16.5 ovs): AUS against E Morgan (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, AUS: 0)
  • J Buttler T20 fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • England 100/1 in 12.3 overs
  • England 50/1 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 44/1
  • Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): AUS against J Baristow (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, AUS: 1)
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